Montserrat Specialized in Solar Energy

Why do we need solar panels in Montserrat?

The use of Solar Panels meets one of the Governments priority needs which is to improve energy security by slowly transitioning to renewable energy. The incorporation of Solar into the Grid on Montserrat, resulted in a 13% renewable energy input on the grid, which is 3% above the European Union’s key performance indicator (KPI) of 10% .

Who provided the power data for the solar PV project in Montserrat?

The power data was kindly provided by the Government of Montserrat. Figure 16: Placard for the 250kW solar PV project in Montserrat. Renewable Energy planning in Montserrat

Why should Montserrat invest in re-sat projects?

The RE-SAT projects has provided the Government of Montserrat with a new renewable energy platform that has been used to support their transition to renewables and a climate resilient future. Montserrat has a vision of achieving 100% renewable energy grid penetration by 2030.

Who is our partner in Montserrat?

Our lead partner in Montserrat is the Energy unit within the Ministry of Communications, Works, Energy and Labour (MCWEL).

What is Montserrat's energy policy?

The first Energy Policy was approved in 2008 by the Government of Montserrat. The policy was then revised and updated in 2016 to include Government incentives and to update the policy with appropriate targets. The new Energy Policy (The Power to Change) that is currently being implemented runs from 2016 to 2030. Progress made so far includes: –

Does Montserrat need a geothermal plant?

To go beyond this, Montserrat is developing plans to ensure the electricity system can operate reliably. The target of 100% was based on information provided from the 2010 geothermal study4, and an Early Market Engagement exercise in 2017 to procure a 2.5-5MW geothermal plant which would satisfy 100% of the Montserrat energy requirement.